Crime Rate in The Sampfords: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Sampfords

The total recorded crimes in The Sampfords, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Sampfords crime rate of 58.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around The Sampfords, encompassing approximately 34 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
The Sampfords Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Walden Road with total crimes: 1
  • B1055 with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Sampfords?

To understand the safety of The Sampfords, we need to analyze The Sampfords crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, The Sampfords demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 34 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Sampfords recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, The Sampfords had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 48 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Sampfords recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, The Sampfords has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

The Sampfords Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the The Sampfords has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 58.82 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total The Sampfords crimes were 34. The crime rate of The Sampfords in 2024 was 1000.00 (year) or 83.33 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Sampfords were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1411.76 (year) or 117.65 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Sampfords)CrimesRank (The Sampfords)CrimesRank (The Sampfords)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North40 4377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Shire40 5327 5358 5
Saffron Walden Audley30 8311 6347 6
Elsenham & Henham33 6306 7289 8
Thaxted & the Eastons21 10286 8307 7
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle21 11156 13193 13
Newport14 13142 14189 14
High Easter & the Rodings8 15126 15122 15
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4 17108 16109 16
Clavering4 1634 2155 19
Hatfield Heath1 2184 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish3 1955 1870 18
Ashdon4 1839 1942 21
Stort ValleyNA NA38 2041 22

The Sampfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations The Sampfords in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Sampfords postcode area is presented below.

1. Walden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. B1055 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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